Orlando J. George Jr.
Orlando J. George Jr. | |
|---|---|
 George in 1982 | |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1974–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Kermit H. Justice |
| Succeeded by | Dennis P. Williams |
| Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office 1983–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Hebner |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Hebner |
| 4th President of Delaware Technical Community College | |
| In office 1995–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Mark T. Brainard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1945 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2024 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
| Occupation | Academic administrator |
Orlando J. George Jr. (December 14, 1945 – May 27, 2024) was an American academic administrator and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Delaware House of Representatives.
Life and career[edit]
George was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended the University of Delaware.[1] George served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1974 to 1995.[2][3] He was president of Delaware Technical Community College[4] from 1995 to 2014. George died on May 27, 2024, at the age of 78.[3][5]
References[edit]
- ^ American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. August 30, 2000. p. 103. ISBN 9780313302152 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Long-time Del Tech president stepping down". Delaware Public Media. January 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Orlando "Lonnie" George Jr". Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Tollefson, Terrence Alfred; Garrett, Rick L.; Ingram, William G. (1999). Fifty State Systems of Community Colleges: Mission, Governance, Funding and Accountability. Overmountain Press. p. 99. ISBN 9781570720925 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Orlando "Lonnie" George Jr". Echovita. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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